How to pronounce fraxin
Say it like FRAK-sin. Fraxin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAK).
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- FRAK
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fraxin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fraxin
American and British speakers say fraxin in essentially the same way: /ˈfræksɪn/ in the US and /ˈfræksɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRAK-sin.
What does fraxin mean?
- A colorless crystalline glucoside found in the bark of the ash (Fraxinus) at the horse-chestnut. It is faintly fluorescent in alkaline solutions.
Where does fraxin come from?
From translingual Fraxinus + -in.
Questions about saying fraxin
How do you pronounce fraxin?
Say FRAK-sin. The American pronunciation is /ˈfræksɪn/. In British English it is /ˈfræksɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fraxin?
Fraxin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAK). Broken into parts: FRAK · sin.
Do Americans and Brits say fraxin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfræksɪn/ and the British form is /ˈfræksɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.